What an action-packed weekend!
Six snowboard sessions and three parties went down during Volcom Spot To Spot 2026 in Avoriaz.
So much happened we could write a book about it - but since we live in the instant news era, if you weren’t there, check out the photos and video for a glimpse of what went down.
Side hits, halfpipe, rails, street wallride, hip, park laps, powder, gang rides, and tons of shenanigans… what more could you ask for?
Ah yes - free food, drinks, and great tunes during the sessions, thanks to Joris Engel, Nicolas Droz, and Tony Garagist.
And of course, a massive après all the way down to Happy Hours Bar, with a live show from Dust Lovers (who absolutely killed it), followed by a DJ set from Holland’s own Niek van der Velden, and an afterparty at Laury’s Bar in Morzine.
Honestly, everyone could consider themselves a winner that weekend - men, women, amateurs, kids, and pros alike. The hype was so high that the prize money was increased to €9,000! “Competition” results below.
SIDE HITS
| Women Pro | Men Pro |
| 1. Anouk Tronchet — 600€ | 1. Moritz Amsüss — 600€ |
| 2. Victoria Edel — 400€ | 2. Roli Tschoder — 400€ |
| 3. Maisie Potter — 300€ | 3. Nauris Putenis — 300€ |
| Best Hit: Anouk Tronchet — 200€ | Best Hit: Roli Tschoder — 200€ |
| Women Am | Men Am |
| 1. Ottavia Bellini | 1. Noa Marie |
| 2. Alix Verity | 2. Noë Houée |
| 3. Sophie Addison | 3. Matous Smerak |
| Best Hit: Ottavia Bellini | Best Hit: Matous Smerak |
PRO HIP & JUMP
| Women | Men |
| 1. Meije Herry — 800€ | 1. Zephyr Lovelock — 800€ |
| 2. Anouk Tronchet — 400€ | 2. Isak Lindberg — 400€ |
| 3. Laura Zaveska — 300€ | 3. Tom Venderotte — 300€ |
PRO WALL
| Women | Men |
| 1. Laura Zaveska — 400€ | 1. Lucas Ellensohn — 700€ |
| 2. Jake Simpson — 400€ | |
| 3. Louis Labertrande — 200€ |
AM MINI PIPE
| Women | Men |
| 1. Maisie Potter | 1. George Hiscock (Banana Award) |
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2. Sophie Addison |
2. Dom Harington |
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3. Cécile Baratay |
3. Matous Smerak |
| Kid - Girls |
Kid - Boys |
| 1. Zoé Bruggeman | 1. Barney Heslop |
| 2. Filip Dziergas | |
| 3. Noah Vassoney |
RAIL JAM
| Women Pro |
| 1. Meije Herry — 500€ |
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2. Laura Zaveska — 300€ |
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3. Anouk Tronchet — 200€ |
| Women Am |
Men Am |
Kids |
| 1. Céline Herbin | 1. Matous Smerak |
1. Thomas Godinho |
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2. Sophie Addison |
2. Josh Ogden |
2. Filip Dziergas |
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3. Ottavia Bellini |
2. David Gloor |
3. Noah Vassoney |
AVORIAZ CART CHALLENGE
MVP — Nauris Putenis — 150€
150€ Side Cash
UNOFFICIAL MVPs
- Gave it all on Day 1: Mehdi Soltane & Lenny Oliver
- High Times: Roli Tschoder
- Unbreakable: Nauris Putenis
- Newcomer: Meije Herry
- Most Prizes over the years: Sophie Addison
- Hype of the Weekend: Laura Zaveska & Lenny Oliver
- Piggyback Riding Team: Houssman, Nicholas Bridgeman & Niek van der Velden
A million thanks to everyone involved: the shapers from Avoriaz Snowparks, Pascal and Louis from Avoriaz OT, Kyle and the Hideout crew, Laury’s crew, plus all the staff and judges.
And a huge thanks to our event partners for making it happen once again: Sun Bum, CAPiTA, Union Bindings, Avoriaz, Hideout Hostel, Happy Hours Bar, Basqueland.
Shoutout to the local shops Slopestyle and Seven Twenty for keeping it real for the community.
Now hitting its 6th edition, get ready for two days of all-terrain challenges, good vibes, tons of riding, and partying.
Saturday 28 March
Time |
Happening |
Location |
|---|---|---|
08:30 – 10:00 |
Competitor check-in |
Le Spot Café, Avoriaz |
10:30 |
Side Hits safety meeting |
Les Tannes (slope) |
10:45 – 13:00 |
Side Hits video competition (Am prizes / Pro €3000) |
Les Tannes (slope) |
13:30 – 15:30 |
Rail Jam + food (Am prizes / Pro Women €1000) |
Les Dromonts (slope) |
16:00 |
Wallride (Pro only – €1700) |
Back of parking Plateau & Proclou, Avoriaz |
17:15 |
Group ride down to Ardent |
Meeting at La Chapelle snowpark |
17:30 – 20:30 |
Après Snow (DJ Tony Garagist, Dust Lovers, DJ Niek Van Der Velden) |
Happy Hours Bar, Montriond (bottom of Ardent gondola) |
22:30 – 01:30 |
Volcom x Hideout Locals Afterparty |
Laury’s Bar, Morzine |
Sunday 29 March
Time |
Happening |
Location |
|---|---|---|
10:30 – 13:00 |
Mini Pipe Jam (Ams prizes) |
Snowpark Arare - Nami Park |
11:30 – 12:30 |
Speed Check (side mission) |
Snowpark Arare - Nami Park |
13:00 |
Hip & Jump (Pro only - €3000) + food |
Snowpark Arare - Nami Park |
14:30 |
Group ride down to Avoriaz + cover shot jump (one hit) |
Petit Pin (abandoned restaurant) / Stade d'Arare (slope) |
15:00 |
Cart challenge (side mission - €300 cash prize) + tour bash |
L'Express restaurant, Avoriaz |
Spot to Spot is open to everyone and is a one-of-a-kind get-together with features spread across the iconic terrain of Avoriaz.
Choose when to ride or enjoy the show, there’s something for all: men, women, kids (15 and under), amateurs, and pros. €8000 prize money awaits the pros, and tons of prizes from Volcom, Capita, Union Bindings, and Sunbum will reward the top Ams. But everyone looking for a good time is a winner… plus enjoy downtime with free BBQ and refreshments for all participants.
The full program with spots and challenges will be revealed as the event date approaches, depending on weather and snow conditions.
To wash off the first day, Saturday evening will see once again some live music at Happy Hours Bar, the infamous Après, and then a Volcom x Hideout locals party will be held at Laury’s Bar - stay tuned!
Gather your crew, registration opens 2 March 2026.
Free, but entries are limited!
Event lift ticket deal with registration.
Accommodation deal at Hideout Hostel in Morzine - discount code: Volcom26
Huge thanks to our event partners for making it happen again: Sunbum, Capita, Union Bindings, Avoriaz, Hideout Hostel, Happy Hours Bar.
